Oct. 16 9:43 PM PT10:43 PM MT11:43 PM CT12:43 AM ET0:43 ET4:43 GMT12:43 9:43 PM MST11:43 PM EST12:13 AM VEN8:43 UAE11:43 PM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 3 with a home run and an RBI Sunday as the Chicago Cubs fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1. The homer was his first of the season. He ended the game with a .167 batting average.Analysis: Russell is one of the few Cubs swinging the bat well. He's 3 for 10 with a home run, two doubles and five RBIs over the past three games.

Oct. 13 11:37 PM PT12:37 AM MT1:37 AM CT2:37 AM ET2:37 ET6:37 GMT14:37 11:37 PM MST1:37 AM EST2:07 AM VEN10:37 UAE1:37 AM CT-Addison Russell went 2 for 4 with two doubles and four RBIs Thursday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 9-8. Russell scored once. He ended the game with a .222 batting average.Analysis: Russell seems to have a knack for coming up with big hits in the postseason, and few loomed larger on this night than his two-run double off Max Scherzer in the fifth inning that gave the Cubs a 5-4 lead. He's now knocked in 12 runs in his last eight playoff games dating back to the 2016 World Series.

Oct. 12 9:36 PM PT10:36 PM MT11:36 PM CT12:36 AM ET0:36 ET4:36 GMT12:36 9:36 PM MST11:36 PM EST12:06 AM VEN8:36 UAE11:36 PM CT-Addison Russell went 0 for 4 Wednesday as the Chicago Cubs fell to the Washington Nationals 5-0. He ended the game with a .143 batting average.Analysis: The struggling shortstop accounted for three of the Cubs' 14 strikeouts on the afternoon and is now 2 for 14 with 7 Ks thus far in the series.

Oct. 6 8:27 PM PT9:27 PM MT10:27 PM CT11:27 PM ET23:27 ET3:27 GMT11:27 8:27 PM MST10:27 PM EST10:57 PM VEN7:27 UAE (+1)10:27 PM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 3 Friday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 3-0. Russell added a stolen base. He ended the game with a .333 batting average.Analysis: Russell ended the regular season in a 5-for-31 rut, but he's shown the ability to step it up come playoff time. The Chicago shortstop is now 13 for 43 (.302) with three homers and 13 RBIs over his last 11 postseason contests dating back to last year's run.

Sep. 28 8:44 AM PT9:44 AM MT10:44 AM CT11:44 AM ET11:44 ET15:44 GMT23:44 8:44 AM MST10:44 AM EST11:14 AM VEN19:44 UAE10:44 AM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs Wednesday as the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1. The homer was his 12th of the season. He ended the game with a .242 batting average.Analysis: In 11 games since coming off the DL, Russell has two homers, seven RBIs and six runs scored.

Sep. 26 7:12 AM PT8:12 AM MT9:12 AM CT10:12 AM ET10:12 ET14:12 GMT22:12 7:12 AM MST9:12 AM EST9:42 AM VEN18:12 UAE9:12 AM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 4 with a double and three RBIs Monday as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-2. Russell scored twice. He ended the game with a .243 batting average.Analysis: Russell hit a three-run double in the first inning, then made a food run for a fan in enemy territory. After diving into the stands chasing a foul ball down the third-base line and spilling a man's tray of chips, Russell emerged from the dugout a few innings later with a plate of nachos and delivered it to the fan. Russell stopped to take a selfie before heading back to play shortstop.

Sep. 16 6:08 PM PT7:08 PM MT8:08 PM CT9:08 PM ET21:08 ET1:08 GMT9:08 6:08 PM MST8:08 PM EST8:38 PM VEN5:08 UAE (+1)8:08 PM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 1 with a home run and an RBI Saturday as the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1. The homer was his 11th of the season. He ended the game with a .244 batting average.Analysis: Russell homered in his first at-bat since being activated from the disabled list. It was his first action since Aug. 2 after he been sidelined with plantar fasciitis of the right foot.

Aug. 4 9:34 AM PT10:34 AM MT11:34 AM CT12:34 PM ET12:34 ET16:34 GMT0:34 9:34 AM MST11:34 AM EST12:04 PM VEN20:34 UAE11:34 AM CT-Russell has been activated from the disabled list after missing more than month with a foot injury.Analysis: Russell was originally expected to return much sooner but suffered a setback during rehab earlier this month. The 2016 All-Star might not have an everyday job upon returning because not only do the Cubs want to ease him back, but Russell wasn't hitting the ball well before getting hurt.

Aug. 2 8:53 AM PT9:53 AM MT10:53 AM CT11:53 AM ET11:53 ET15:53 GMT23:53 8:53 AM MST10:53 AM EST11:23 AM VEN19:53 UAE10:53 AM CT-Addison Russell went 2 for 4 with a double Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs topped the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-4. Russell scored once. He ended the game with a .241 batting average.Analysis: Russell certainly hasn't taken a step forward this season and has lost playing time. He had been hitting just .207 over his previous nine games.

July 27 10:58 AM PT11:58 AM MT12:58 PM CT1:58 PM ET13:58 ET17:58 GMT1:58 10:58 AM MST12:58 PM EST1:28 PM VEN21:58 UAE12:58 PM CT-Addison Russell went 2 for 5 with a home run and an RBI Wednesday as the Chicago Cubs topped the Chicago White Sox 8-3. The homer was his 10th of the season. He ended the game with a .241 batting average.

July 19 1:45 PM PT2:45 PM MT3:45 PM CT4:45 PM ET16:45 ET20:45 GMT4:45 1:45 PM MST3:45 PM EST4:15 PM VEN0:45 UAE (+1)3:45 PM CT-Addison Russell went 4 for 4 with two doubles and two RBIs Wednesday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 8-2. He ended the game with a .240 batting average.Analysis: Russell's bat has shown some life after the All-Star break. After going 0 for 10 in his final four games before the break, the shortstop is hitting .409 with two homers, four doubles, five RBIs and five runs in his last six.

July 15 7:51 PM PT8:51 PM MT9:51 PM CT10:51 PM ET22:51 ET2:51 GMT10:51 7:51 PM MST9:51 PM EST10:21 PM VEN6:51 UAE (+1)9:51 PM CT-Addison Russell went 2 for 4 with a home run and an RBI Saturday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-3. The homer was his ninth of the season. Russell scored three times. He ended the game with a .234 batting average.Analysis: Russell homered for the second straight night and is 4 for 8 with five runs in his last two games after entering this series in an 0-for-11 slide.

July 15 9:14 PM PT10:14 PM MT11:14 PM CT12:14 AM ET0:14 ET4:14 GMT12:14 9:14 PM MST11:14 PM EST11:44 PM VEN8:14 UAE11:14 PM CT-Addison Russell went 2 for 4 with a double, a home run and an RBI Friday as the Chicago Cubs topped the Baltimore Orioles 9-8. The homer was his eighth of the season. Russell scored twice. He ended the game with a .230 batting average.

July 2 6:42 PM PT7:42 PM MT8:42 PM CT9:42 PM ET21:42 ET1:42 GMT9:42 6:42 PM MST8:42 PM EST9:12 PM VEN5:42 UAE (+1)8:42 PM CT-Addison Russell went 2 for 4 Sunday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2. Russell scored once. He ended the game with a .235 batting average.Analysis: Russell has four hits in his last three games after going the previous four without one.

June 29 9:41 AM PT10:41 AM MT11:41 AM CT12:41 PM ET12:41 ET16:41 GMT0:41 9:41 AM MST11:41 AM EST12:11 PM VEN20:41 UAE11:41 AM CT-Russell (shoulder) is back in the Cubs' starting lineup Thursday.Analysis: Russell hadn't started any of the past three games due to discomfort in his left shoulder.

June 27 12:26 PM PT1:26 PM MT2:26 PM CT3:26 PM ET15:26 ET19:26 GMT3:26 12:26 PM MST2:26 PM EST2:56 PM VEN23:26 UAE2:26 PM CT-Russell was not in the starting lineup for a third straight game Tuesday due to right shoulder discomfort.Analysis: Russell did pinch hit in each of the last two games, but it remains unclear whether he will be back in the field in the near future.

June 27 10:32 AM PT11:32 AM MT12:32 PM CT1:32 PM ET13:32 ET17:32 GMT1:32 10:32 AM MST12:32 PM EST1:02 PM VEN21:32 UAE12:32 PM CT-Addison Russell went 0 for 1 Monday as the Chicago Cubs topped the Washington Nationals 5-4. He ended the game with a .231 batting average.Analysis: Russell struck out as a pinch hitter, a day after making an early exit before of a sore shoulder. Joe Maddon said Russell's injury is ''not serious, but I don't want to push it.''

June 25 12:00 PM PT1:00 PM MT2:00 PM CT3:00 PM ET15:00 ET19:00 GMT3:00 12:00 PM MST2:00 PM EST2:30 PM VEN23:00 UAE2:00 PM CT-Russell left Sunday's game at Miami in the fourth inning because of a sore right shoulder and wasn't in Monday's lineup at Washington, though he did pinch-hit.Analysis: It remains to be seen whether he will return to the starting lineup Tuesday.

June 23 9:13 PM PT10:13 PM MT11:13 PM CT12:13 AM ET0:13 ET4:13 GMT12:13 9:13 PM MST11:13 PM EST11:43 PM VEN8:13 UAE11:13 PM CT-Russell went 4 for 5 with two doubles, a home run and two RBIs Thursday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 11-1. The homer was his seventh of the season. Russell scored three times. He ended the game with a .234 batting average.Analysis: He is 13 for 34 with 10 RBIs in his last 10 games.

June 18 2:20 PM PT3:20 PM MT4:20 PM CT5:20 PM ET17:20 ET21:20 GMT5:20 2:20 PM MST4:20 PM EST4:50 PM VEN1:20 UAE (+1)4:20 PM CT-Russell (sore right ankle) is not in the starting lineup for the second straight game Monday against the Padres.Analysis: Russell hurt his ankle running the bases in Pittsburgh on Saturday, when he went 2 for 4 with a sole homer. Russell's fantasy stock is back on the rise, as he's 7 for 21 with three homers, two doubles and seven RBIs over his last six games.

June 18 11:53 PM PT12:53 AM MT1:53 AM CT2:53 AM ET2:53 ET6:53 GMT14:53 11:53 PM MST1:53 AM EST2:23 AM VEN10:53 UAE1:53 AM CT-Addison Russell went 2 for 4 with a home run and an RBI Saturday as the Chicago Cubs lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3. The homer was his sixth of the season. He ended the game with a .220 batting average.Analysis: Russell's fantasy stock is back on the rise, as he's 7 for 21 with three homers and seven RBIs over his last six games. The embattled shortstop is also 8 for 23 with six runs scored and four RBIs in five visits to PNC Park this season.

June 15 10:11 AM PT11:11 AM MT12:11 PM CT1:11 PM ET13:11 ET17:11 GMT1:11 10:11 AM MST12:11 PM EST12:41 PM VEN21:11 UAE12:11 PM CT-Addison Russell went 0 for 1 Wednesday as the Chicago Cubs lost to the New York Mets 9-4. He ended the game with a .214 batting average.

June 14 8:25 AM PT9:25 AM MT10:25 AM CT11:25 AM ET11:25 ET15:25 GMT23:25 8:25 AM MST10:25 AM EST10:55 AM VEN19:25 UAE10:25 AM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 5 with a double and two RBIs Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs topped the New York Mets 14-3. He ended the game with a .215 batting average.

June 12 7:01 PM PT8:01 PM MT9:01 PM CT10:01 PM ET22:01 ET2:01 GMT10:01 7:01 PM MST9:01 PM EST9:31 PM VEN6:01 UAE (+1)9:01 PM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 2 with a home run and an RBI Monday as the Chicago Cubs fell to the New York Mets 6-1. The homer was his fifth of the season. He ended the game with a .216 batting average.Analysis: Russell has homered in the last two games. He returned to the lineup against the Rockies on Saturday, two days after Major League Baseball began an investigation of the All-Star shortstop in the wake of domestic violence allegations.

June 11 5:18 PM PT6:18 PM MT7:18 PM CT8:18 PM ET20:18 ET0:18 GMT8:18 5:18 PM MST7:18 PM EST7:48 PM VEN4:18 UAE (+1)7:18 PM CT-Addison Russell went 2 for 4 with a home run and an RBI Sunday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5. The homer was his fourth of the season. He ended the game with a .213 batting average.Analysis: It's incredibly Russell's first two-hit game since April 28. The embattled shortstop has had a rough go of it both off the field and on, where he's hitting .152 (15 for 99) over his last 34 games, but Sunday's performance was certainly encouraging.

June 9 9:46 AM PT10:46 AM MT11:46 AM CT12:46 PM ET12:46 ET16:46 GMT0:46 9:46 AM MST11:46 AM EST12:16 PM VEN20:46 UAE11:46 AM CT-Russell returned to the Cubs' lineup on Saturday, two days after Major League Baseball began an investigation of the All-Star shortstop in the wake of domestic violence allegations. The Cubs told him not to come to the ballpark Thursday for a game against the Rockies, and he rejoined the team on Friday and didn't play. Russell went 0 for 2 with a strikeout Saturday to fall to 1 for 16 with seven Ks over his last eight games. He's batting .207 on the season.Analysis: ''You've just got to throw him back out there and have him try to work through the whole thing,'' manager Joe Maddon said. Russell's wife, Melisa, posted a photo Wednesday on Instagram with a caption suggesting he was unfaithful to her. In another post, a person - described as Melisa's close friend - accused Russell of ''mentally and physically abusing her.'' The posts have been deleted and Russell has since denied the allegations.

June 8 2:47 PM PT3:47 PM MT4:47 PM CT5:47 PM ET17:47 ET21:47 GMT5:47 2:47 PM MST4:47 PM EST5:17 PM VEN1:47 UAE (+1)4:47 PM CT-Major League Baseball is investigating allegations of domestic violence levied against Russell by a friend of his wife. In a post on Instagram, Melisa Russell accused her husband of adultery on Wednesday and indicated she was exiting the relationship. Analysis: Russell issued a statement Thursday afternoon denying the allegations and was not at the ballpark for the game against the Rockies. "Any allegation I have abused my wife is false and hurtful," Russell said in the statement. "For the well-being of my family, I'll have no further comment." An All-Star last season, the 23-year-old Russell is batting .209 with three homers and 19 RBIs in 2017.

June 7 9:17 AM PT10:17 AM MT11:17 AM CT12:17 PM ET12:17 ET16:17 GMT0:17 9:17 AM MST11:17 AM EST11:47 AM VEN20:17 UAE11:17 AM CT-Batting in the ninth spot, Addison Russell went 0 for 4 Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs topped the Miami Marlins 10-2. He ended the game with a .209 batting average.Analysis: Russell is now just 1 for 14 in his last seven games and has just one extra-base hit in his last 15 contests.

June 3 2:43 PM PT3:43 PM MT4:43 PM CT5:43 PM ET17:43 ET21:43 GMT5:43 2:43 PM MST4:43 PM EST5:13 PM VEN1:43 UAE (+1)4:43 PM CT-Addison Russell went 0 for 1 Saturday as the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3. He ended the game with a .211 batting average.Analysis: Russell essentially was given a mental health day off. With Russell struggling at the plate - he entered batting .213 and was hitless in last three games - manager Joe Maddon felt it was a good time to let the 23-year-old sit and watch. ''I don't want him to get too many at-bats while he's struggling right now,'' Maddon said. He is 1 for 8 lifetime against Michael Wacha, St. Louis' scheduled starter for Sunday.

May 31 10:10 AM PT11:10 AM MT12:10 PM CT1:10 PM ET13:10 ET17:10 GMT1:10 10:10 AM MST12:10 PM EST12:40 PM VEN21:10 UAE12:10 PM CT-Addison Russell went 0 for 2 Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs fell to the San Diego Padres 6-2. He ended the game with a .218 batting average.Analysis: Since May 9, Russell's .191 batting average ranks 33rd out of 37 shortstops with at least 50 plate appearances. His .641 OPS ranks 30th while his four RBIs are tied for 31st.

May 30 11:12 AM PT12:12 PM MT1:12 PM CT2:12 PM ET14:12 ET18:12 GMT2:12 11:12 AM MST1:12 PM EST1:42 PM VEN22:12 UAE1:12 PM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 2 with a triple Monday as the Chicago Cubs lost to the San Diego Padres 5-2. He ended the game with a .220 batting average.Analysis: Russell's triple was his first extra-base hit since May 21. Among 35 shortstops with at least 60 plate appearances since May 7, his .294 slugging percentage ranks 32nd.

May 24 6:32 AM PT7:32 AM MT8:32 AM CT9:32 AM ET9:32 ET13:32 GMT21:32 6:32 AM MST8:32 AM EST9:02 AM VEN17:32 UAE8:32 AM CT-Russell went 0 for 3 Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs topped the San Francisco Giants 4-1. He ended the game with a .212 batting average.Analysis: He is 5 for 33 in his last 11 games, so maybe he is too preoccupied with his Pokemon hobby.

May 17 8:54 AM PT9:54 AM MT10:54 AM CT11:54 AM ET11:54 ET15:54 GMT23:54 8:54 AM MST10:54 AM EST11:24 AM VEN19:54 UAE10:54 AM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 4 with a home run and an RBI Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-5. The homer was his third of the season. He ended the game with a .226 batting average.Analysis: Russell has hit just .138 over his last 16 games. Perhaps his first home run since May 4 will help get things turned around.

May 14 2:17 PM PT3:17 PM MT4:17 PM CT5:17 PM ET17:17 ET21:17 GMT5:17 2:17 PM MST4:17 PM EST4:47 PM VEN1:17 UAE (+1)4:17 PM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 4 Sunday as the Chicago Cubs fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0. He ended the game with a .226 batting average.Analysis: Russell (right shoulder) returned to the starting lineup after a three-game absence, although he did pinch-hit on Friday night and Saturday.

May 13 6:39 PM PT7:39 PM MT8:39 PM CT9:39 PM ET21:39 ET1:39 GMT9:39 6:39 PM MST8:39 PM EST9:09 PM VEN5:39 UAE (+1)8:39 PM CT-Russell pinch hit in the seventh inning and grounded out Saturday as the Chicago Cubs lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3. He ended the game with a .225 batting average.Analysis: Russell (right shoulder) was out of the starting lineup for a third consecutive game.

May 10 5:47 PM PT6:47 PM MT7:47 PM CT8:47 PM ET20:47 ET0:47 GMT8:47 5:47 PM MST7:47 PM EST8:17 PM VEN4:47 UAE (+1)7:47 PM CT-Russell (shoulder) was out of the lineup for a second straight game Friday, though he did draw a walk as a pinch-hitter in a 3-2 win over the Cardinals. Analysis: Russell is still having difficulty throwing, so he remained out for Saturday's matchup. Javier Baez again took his place at shortstop.

May 9 2:40 PM PT3:40 PM MT4:40 PM CT5:40 PM ET17:40 ET21:40 GMT5:40 2:40 PM MST4:40 PM EST5:10 PM VEN1:40 UAE (+1)4:40 PM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 1 Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs lost to the Colorado Rockies 10-4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Russell scored once. He ended the game with a .234 batting average.

May 6 8:48 PM PT9:48 PM MT10:48 PM CT11:48 PM ET23:48 ET3:48 GMT11:48 8:48 PM MST10:48 PM EST11:18 PM VEN7:48 UAE (+1)10:48 PM CT-Addison Russell went 1 for 5 with a triple Saturday as the Chicago Cubs fell to the New York Yankees 11-6. Russell scored once. He ended the game with a .239 batting average.Analysis: Russell is just 3 for 28 over his last seven games.

May 5 3:08 PM PT4:08 PM MT5:08 PM CT6:08 PM ET18:08 ET22:08 GMT6:08 3:08 PM MST5:08 PM EST5:38 PM VEN2:08 UAE (+1)5:08 PM CT-Addison Russell went 0 for 4 Friday as the Chicago Cubs fell to the New York Yankees 3-2. He ended the game with a .241 batting average.Analysis: Russell is just 2 for 23 over his last six games.

May 4 10:41 PM PT11:41 PM MT12:41 AM CT1:41 AM ET1:41 ET5:41 GMT13:41 10:41 PM MST12:41 AM EST1:11 AM VEN9:41 UAE12:41 AM CT-Addison Russell went 0 for 4 Wednesday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4. He ended the game with a .250 batting average.Analysis: Russell is 1 for 15 in his last four games and has just one extra-base hit in his last 11.

Apr. 26 10:01 PM PT11:01 PM MT12:01 AM CT1:01 AM ET1:01 ET5:01 GMT13:01 10:01 PM MST12:01 AM EST12:31 AM VEN9:01 UAE12:01 AM CT-Russell doubled and scored in the Cubs' 1-0 win over the Pirates on Tuesday.Analysis: Russell is now 7 for 13 with five runs in his last three games and is 2 for 3 with a double and triple against Tyler Glasnow, Pittsburgh's scheduled starter for Wednesday.

Apr. 24 8:38 PM PT9:38 PM MT10:38 PM CT11:38 PM ET23:38 ET3:38 GMT11:38 8:38 PM MST10:38 PM EST11:08 PM VEN7:38 UAE (+1)10:38 PM CT-Russell set a career high with four hits in the Cubs' 14-3 win at Pittsburgh on Monday.Analysis: Russell, who is 9 for 21 with six RBIs and six runs in his last five games, is 5 for 15 against Gerrit Cole, Pittsburgh's scheduled starter for Tuesday.

Apr. 19 6:22 PM PT7:22 PM MT8:22 PM CT9:22 PM ET21:22 ET1:22 GMT9:22 6:22 PM MST8:22 PM EST8:52 PM VEN5:22 UAE (+1)8:22 PM CT-Russell slammed a walk-off three-run homer with one out in the ninth to lift the Cubs to a 7-4 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday.Analysis: Russell also had an RBI single, a walk and a stolen base. He's driven in 12 runs in 15 games.

Apr. 13 6:33 PM PT7:33 PM MT8:33 PM CT9:33 PM ET21:33 ET1:33 GMT9:33 6:33 PM MST8:33 PM EST9:03 PM VEN5:33 UAE (+1)8:33 PM CT-Anthony Rizzo and Russell hit long solo home runs on Thursday, their first of the season. Russell's homer to left in the fourth landed on Waveland Avenue. Analysis: Despite the home run, Russell is just 2 for 12 over his last three games. However, he can be counted on to drive in runs.

Apr. 9 2:26 PM PT3:26 PM MT4:26 PM CT5:26 PM ET17:26 ET21:26 GMT5:26 2:26 PM MST4:26 PM EST4:56 PM VEN1:26 UAE (+1)4:26 PM CT-Russell went 2 for 5 with a double and a pair of RBIs in the Cubs' 7-4 win over the Brewers on Sunday.Analysis: Russell went 5 for 9 with four runs scored over the weekend at Wrigley Field North in Milwaukee.

Apr. 9 10:19 PM PT11:19 PM MT12:19 AM CT1:19 AM ET1:19 ET5:19 GMT13:19 10:19 PM MST12:19 AM EST12:49 AM VEN9:19 UAE12:19 AM CT-Russell doubled twice among his three hits as the Cubs' offense broke out of its own season-opening funk in an 11-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on Saturday.Analysis: Russell, who was 3 for 18 in the first four games of the season, is 2 for 9 against Zach Davies, Milwaukee's scheduled starter for Sunday's series finale.